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Ex-Manchester United player Owen Hargreaves believes injury to either Eden Hazard or Diego Costa will prove decisive in Chelsea’s battle for the title this season.

Hargreaves told BT Sport: “It looks that way (Chelsea are favourites for the title). But what I would say is that an injury to Costa or Hazard and that’s a different Chelsea team.

“They’ve been exceptional, credit to Conte but they’re one injury away from having issues. It’s difficult for them to replace Hazard or Costa.”